Ellen McDonald
Wife of William Chestnut. The Chestnut family traveled across the ocean via the ship General McClellan. They then continued their journey as part of the 1864 Rawlins Company. Her husband's name was included on the company roster. Her travel to Utah is mentioned in the obituary of her daughter, Ellen.
Ellen's birth and death dates are confirmed by her obituary.
Born in Kirkland, Down, Ireland, United Kingdom
1803 November 8
Date Details
Occurred On 1803 November 8
Traveled in Joseph S. Rawlins Company (1864)
1864 July 15 – September 20 (Age 60) Pioneers in Company
Date Details
Started On 1864 July 15
Joined Company
Ended Between 1864 September 19 – 20
Company Arrived
Died in Deseret, Millard, Utah Territory, United States
1866 September 1 (Age 62)